Note-Taking Apps to Reduce Information Overload

Jul 28, 2010 - by Nicole Black

Sometimes, in this new Web 2.0 world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with information. Organizing the flow of information, for both work and personal uses, is one way to manage the constant stream of information and reduce information overload.

In recent years, the Internet has spawned all sorts of innovative web applications that can make your life and your law practice simpler and more manageable. Note-taking and information capturing applications are a great way to accomplish this and can help you have seamless control over your busy practice and your life.

There are an assortment of note-taking web applications for everyone, no matter what your preference. Here are two of my favorites, both of which are:

1. free
2. accessible on the Web, and
3. offer iPhone and Android apps.

Feedly - An Attorney’s Favorite Online Time-Saver

Aug 10, 2010 - by Firmex

Many lawyers understand the importance of networking, but let’s face it — running a law practice takes time and no one ever seems to have enough of it. In fact, the lack of time is one of the main reasons lawyers offer as an excuse to avoid online networking.

So, I figured why not share some tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way in a series of blog posts? I’ll show you how to use time-saving tools so that you can streamline your online networking experience, making the time you spend online more effective and efficient. The first tip: use Firefox as your default Web browser. The tools you can add to the browser bar will make your life online much simpler.

Second, let’s focus on one of my favorite online tools:  Feedly. Feedly, recently named by ReadWriteWeb as one of the top 10 semantic web products of 2009, is a Firefox add-on that simplifies the process of sorting through and sharing information online. It’s an RSS feed reader and whole lot more.